"It" would be firing balls with a fungo bat at Darr, an exercise the coaching staff performs to acclimate catchers to blocking pitches. Considering this cuts 45 feet off where a pitcher throws off the mound, the casual fan might find the drill perplexing.

Not Darr.

"I love it, " Darr said. "I take pride in my defense."

So do the rest of the Marauders. It's a big reason CCC (22-4) hosts Melbourne Central Catholic on Friday night at 7.